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The Shard was conceived as a building with multiple uses: a vertical city where people could live, work and relax. It comprises world-class offices, award-winning restaurants, the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, exclusive residences and the UK's highest viewing gallery, The View from The Shard, offering 360-degree views.The Shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space, three floors of restaurants, the 19-floor five-star Shangri-La Hotel, 13 floors of residential apartments and London's highest public viewing gallery.Five quick-fire facts about The Shard in London
The Shard has 11,000 glass panels and 44 lifts. The builders of the Shard were environmentally conscious, and 95% of the building materials used were recycled. The Shard has its own combined heat and power plant (CHP) to meet the building's energy needs.
Does The Shard move in the wind : Wind-induce movement is common with tower buildings, and The Shard can move by up to 20 inches. The structure's stable frames are designed to move up to 300-400 mm at wind levels reached once every 50 years.
Is The Shard taller than the Eiffel tower
The tallest building in the UK that is open for guests to use as a viewing platform is The Shard in London which Stands at 310 metres, which is just 20 metres shorter than the Eiffel Tower's pinnacle.
How does The Shard make money : Financial documents filed at Companies House by Shard Viewing Gallery Management show that the attraction – on the 68th, 69th and 72nd floors of the tallest tower in western Europe – had turnover of almost £20 million (£19.86m) in its first financial year, with income raised almost exclusively from ticket sales.
On the top of The Shard we were welcomed by London experts Michael and Chris, who gave us a 30 min “tour” of London, pointing different buildings, bridges and areas visible from The Shard and telling us historical facts mixed with hilarious stories related to these places and people. I highly recommend it.
DO I NEED A TICKET TO VISIT THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD Yes! Tickets are required for everyone visiting The View from The Shard except for children aged three and under. Walk up tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability.
Why is The Shard iconic
At 306m high, it is the tallest building in western Europe, and in London it towers over everything else on the skyline. It is also one of the most distinctive of skyscrapers, with its upper storeys tapering into the sky like a monumental shard of glass – hence its name.At almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, it offers visitors unparalleled 360-degree views for up to 40 miles.The Shard was inaugurated on 5 July 2012 by the Prime Minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, in a ceremony attended by Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Practical completion of the building was achieved in November 2012.
The Shard, at 310m high (1,016 ft), is Europe's first vertical city. Its 72 inhabitable floors comprise a 26-floor office complex, six world-class restaurants, artisan cafes and bars, a 19-floor five-star Shangri-La Hotel, 13 floors of exclusive residential apartments and the UK's highest viewing gallery.
How much does The Shard cost : Prices and opening times
| Child Ticket | £18.95 to £23.95 |
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| Adult Ticket | £24.95 to £29.95 |
Who owns the top of The Shard : In 2009, the State of Qatar consolidated its ownership of London Bridge Quarter (known now as Shard Quarter), including The Shard, through the purchase of the private Qatari investors' stakes. Shard Quarter is today jointly owned by the State of Qatar and Sellar.
Why is The Shard empty
Shard luxury apartments left empty because 'rich people don't want to live south of the river' Five years after being built, developers have failed to entice any interest in the Shard's 10 luxury apartments because rich buyers do not want to live 'south of the river'.
BASE jumpers reportedly jumped from The Shard over ten times between 2009 and 2012. Four jumps were reportedly made by Dan Witchalls, who had filmed one attempt. The highest jump was said to have been from a height of 260 metres (850 ft). In March 2016 another person BASE jumped from The Shard.First things first and it probably goes without saying, but if you're scared of heights – this is not one for you I'm afraid! The View from The Shard experience takes you all the way up to levels 69 and 72 of the 244 metre-tall building, which is predominantly made of glass, so that you get a panoramic view of London.
How expensive is The Shard : Main courses are priced at around £40 (€47.50), starters from £15 (€17.50) and desserts from £10 (€11.50) generally. If you want your experience at The Shard to be as complete as possible, don't hesitate to eat at one of the building's restaurants: Gŏng, Tīng, Sky Lounge or Bar 31.